Edifier STAX SPIRIT S5
Edifier
56 Overall Score
vs
Sennheiser HDB 630
Sennheiser
92 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Edifier STAX SPIRIT S5 | Sennheiser HDB 630 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.35 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Lambskin | synthetic leatherette |
| Headband | — | Japanese Protein Leatherette |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 89 mm★ | 42 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 6 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 120 Ω | 480 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 94 dB | 105 dB★ |
| Max SPL | 94 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, LDAC, LHDC, SBC | aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Surround | — | Sennheiser HDB 630 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones - Hi-Res Audiophile Sound, Adaptive Noise Cancellation, Parametric EQ, 60 Hour Battery Life, Includes USB-C Low-Latency Bluetooth Adapter - Black | Senn |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 80 hrs★ | 60 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.1666666716337204 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 11 hours playback | 10 Minutes for 7 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 1,500 mAh★ | 700 mAh |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Edifier Connex | Sennheiser Smart Control Plus |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Edifier STAX SPIRIT S5
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong mic (79th percentile)
- Below average comfort (13th percentile)13th %ile
Sennheiser HDB 630
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Edifier STAX SPIRIT S50.140score per dollar
vs
Sennheiser HDB 6300.183score per dollar
Sennheiser HDB 630 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser HDB 630
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 42 specs.
